Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother in blue.
The watch is ours now.

God bless your family.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

Rest in peace brother...

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. HE
HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS. "STEP FORWARD
NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER
CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

THE POLICEMAN SQUARED his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a Saint. I've had to
work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I've been
violent because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that
wasn't mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many unmanly tears. I know I
don't deserve a place among the people here, they never wanted me around
except to calm their fear. If you've a place for me Lord, it needn't be so
grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As
the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward
now, policeman, you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's
streets, you've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Deputy
Dane County Sheriff's Office, WI

Rest in peace brother...

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. HE
HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS. "STEP FORWARD
NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER
CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

THE POLICEMAN SQUARED his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a Saint. I've had to
work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I've been
violent because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that
wasn't mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many unmanly tears. I know I
don't deserve a place among the people here, they never wanted me around
except to calm their fear. If you've a place for me Lord, it needn't be so
grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As
the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward
now, policeman, you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's
streets, you've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Deputy
Dane County Sheriff's Office, WI

Another tragic loss for our Law Enforcement family....rest in Peace now Brother...you will remain forver in our hearts.

CPD

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Detective Barron for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Anonymous

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Detective Abiel Barrons family, freinds, and co-workers with the Los Angeles Police Department.

God Bless. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

Blessed are the Peacekeepers, for they shall be called the children of God. Mt. 5.9

Detective Barron,

This is the the letter none of us on this earth ever wants to write. You gave so much, for so long, but asked for so little in return. We can never truly know how much you impacted us all. To your family, I'm am so sorry for the pain you feel right now, but as you mourn, don't lose sight of all the joy and enrichment he brought to your lives, and don't forget who he's with now. To his partner and his family, I pray for you're speedy recovery from this accident, and I pray we'll see you on the beat again. And to the LAPD, I feel your sorrow, and I'll continue to ask God to keep you all safe. Please Lord, let this be the last...Rest easy Detective

Haughton
U.S. Army

Yet another hero has had his life taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Detective Barron. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Abiel be the be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Detective Barron's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Abiel is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Abiel was well respected and well loved. Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please take care of my fiance Dennis.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Drakesville, IA)
Dennis McElderry's fiancee - EOW (01/03/03)

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.

POLICE OFFICER
NYPD

My sincere condolence to the family, friends and co-workers of Detective Abiel Barron. Such a tragedy. Our Lord put him in that place of authority and now will have a very special place for him where there will be no more tragedy.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller
Oregon State Police

Rest in Peace Brother. You are with GOD and Your Family Now and Forever. Thank you for all you have done.

State Trooper
New Jersey State Police

Deepest sympathy to the family of Det. Abiel Barron.

Anonymous

God bless, brother. You lived and died a hero. May your family find strength in this time of need.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

Rest in Peace Detective Barron. Peace be with your family and agency during this tragedy.

God Bless!!!!

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, Pennsylvania

Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.We know all too well the great loss that you feel. We will remember you and your family and your partner in our prayers. John14:27

Mother of fallen MP Brian T. Gleason 8/9/2000

Tammy Persin

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FELLOW NORTHEAST STATION COLLEAGUES OF DETECTIVE BARRON,
I AM SO TRULY SORRY FOR THIS TRAGIC LOSS OF DETECTIVE BARRON. WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS THE NUMBNESS AND SORROW I FELT WHEN IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT HE WAS KILLED. MY HUSBAND HAS WORKED WITH HIM FOR MANY, MANY YEARS AND WE HAVE LOST A WONDERFUL MAN. AS I HAVE LEFT MANY REFLECTIONS FOR MANY OFFICER'S FRIENDS AND FAMILY, I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD DO IT FOR A MAN MY HUSBAND WORKED SO CLOSELY WITH. I CAN ONLY OFFER MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES AND PRAY FOR EVERYONE IN SO MUCH PAIN DURING THIS INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TIME. MAY GOD BLESS DETECTIVE BARRON, HIS LOVING FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FELLOW COLLEAGUES HE LEAVES BEHIND. PLEASE FIND SOME PEACE AND COMFORT KNOWING THAT HE IS NOW LOOKING DOWN AT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU AND WILL GUIDE YOU THRU THE JOURNEY OF LIFE. MAY HE PROTECT AND KEEP THE REST OF HIS LAPD FAMILY SAFE.
HIS DUTY HERE HAS NOW BEEN SERVED AND HEAVEN NOW HAS ONE GREAT MAN.

WIFE OF LAPD DETECTIVE
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPT.

To the family, friends and coworkers of Detective Barron may God be with you all and may you find strength in each other - my heart and prayers go out to you all. Rest in peace Detective and thank you for a job well done.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02

From the men and women of the Wasilla Alaska Police Department, our condolences and deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Det Abiel Barron.

God speed our brother

Lt Craig Robinson
Wasilla Police

My prayers and deepest condolences are with your Department, and especially with the friends and family of your fallen hero.
Stay strong, stay focused, and know that Officer Barron
will never be forgotten.
Mike Bradford; Tallahassee Police Dept., Ret.

Invest. Mike Bradford (Ret)
Tallahassee Police Dept

May God grant your family a comforting peace as you transcend this earthly bound. I have no doubt that God will meet you with open arms as you go forth to patrol the streets of heaven under his command. May God bless you, your family, friends, and all of the remaining peace officers who will continue the watch here in your absence. Good night, Warrior.

Concerned Military Member
USAF

To the family and friends of Detective Barron:

I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. I hope that you can come together to support each other through this difficult time, as well as to keep his memory alive in the years to come. God bless and comfort you!

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You helped countless people
As they cried and bled
You saw the worst nightmares
Aren't those in your head

You took on a mission
To protect and serve
Showed kindness to strangers
Some didn't deserve

You saw record hot days,
As well as the lows
And alarms that go off
Each time the wind blows

You spent hours seeking
Answers to increase
The justice for victims
For families, peace

You battled with evil
And fought off dispair
You entertained angels
Were you unaware?

You had many dinners
So rushed and so cold
To be there for others
Through horrors untold

You missed time with family
To answer that call
For the unknown person
You always risked all

You gave us your best years
For not enough pay
Your life was cut too short
We know that today

We cherish each moment
No matter how small
Your smile and your laughter
Were gifts to us all

We take comfort knowing
You now see God's face
Yet beside us is still
This sad, empty space

For a few days at least
The media shows
The grief that engulfs us
The pain as it grows

The public pays homage
To a hero lost
For our safety and lives
We now see the cost

What so many won't see
Past your uniform
Was someone so special
With his heart so warm

People comfort each other
As best as they can
How can we get over
The loss of this man?

Today we say goodbye
Hero, "Brother in Blue"
You are so loved and missed
We won't forget you!

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Anonymous
Mountain View, CO

Everytime I see a young officer shot and killed in the line of duty, my heart breaks and my anger rises. But to see someone like Detective Barron killed, and his partner critically injured in such a terrible way, it makes my blood boil! No less heros are those whose lives are taken while working the road.

Dective Barron, you are pulling a watch in a much better place, and those you left behind will remember and love you through the end of time. God bless that "Thin Blue Line"

Richard Raymer
Private citizen

Oh what a shame! Another Officer has fallen. So far this year, a Law Enforcement Officer falls on the average of every 2 1/2 days. Detective Barron, I would like to thank you for the years you spent trying to protect society and the public. My condolence and prayers are with you, your family and the Los Angeles Police Department. May you Rest in Peace!

Immigration Officer Bill Flinchum
US Department of Homeland Security

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH DETECTIVE BARRON, HIS
FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE